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Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 6.11 is 51% below its 5-year average of 12.39, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.92–18.43).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 34.53% below its 12-month average of 9.33.

PE Ratio (6.11) = Close Price ($145.69) / Diluted TTM EPS ($23.84)

UHS PE Ratio

UHS PE Ratio Chart

6.11
-38.65% 1Y
UHS PE Ratio

UHS Average PE Ratio Chart

UHS PE Ratio

UHS Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart

UHS PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

6.11

PE RATIO AVG TTM

9.33

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

12.65

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

12.39

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

13.70

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

14.39

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

14.34

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-34.53%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-51.71%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-50.67%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-55.41%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-57.55%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-57.39%

UHS Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)$9.12B6.119.3312.6512.39
Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs ›$9.68B25.6622.9123.6021.61
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs ›$9.80BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs ›$8.13B49.5525.3225.3213.25
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs ›$10.37BN/A33.4814.6325.08
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs ›$10.39BN/A225.6691.3972.20
Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs ›$7.72BN/A60.9260.9260.92
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs ›$7.56BN/A61.9688.4888.48
Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs ›$10.96B36.8072.352269.903786.51
Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs ›$11.12B102.90105.2373.4274.35

P/E vs. its own history

At 6.1, P/E is cheaper than usual, sitting higher than 0% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

5.9

median

14.4

20-year high

27.1

cheaperricher

P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

6.1

Forward P/E

6.2

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$145.69

÷

Forward EPS (Est.)

$23.48

=

Forward P/E

6.21

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The P/E ratio for UHS stock is 6.11.
Is Universal Health Services, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?
The P/E ratio of 6.11 is 51% below its 5-year average of 12.39, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.92–18.43).
What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The TTM average P/E ratio for UHS stock is 9.33.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for UHS stock is 12.65.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for UHS stock is 12.39.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for UHS stock is 13.70.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for UHS stock is 14.39.
What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 20Y average P/E ratio for UHS stock is 14.34.

UHS PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-266.11
2026-06-256.06
2026-06-246.10
2026-06-236.12
2026-06-225.99
2026-06-185.92
2026-06-175.93
2026-06-166.16
2026-06-156.13
2026-06-126.14
2026-06-116.13
2026-06-106.08
2026-06-096.15
2026-06-086.00
2026-06-056.09
2026-06-045.99
2026-06-036.13
2026-06-025.98
2026-06-016.07
2026-05-296.13
2026-05-286.30
2026-05-276.47
2026-05-266.57
2026-05-226.62
2026-05-216.82
2026-05-206.90
2026-05-196.98
2026-05-187.10
2026-05-157.08
2026-05-147.16
2026-05-137.18
2026-05-127.12
2026-05-117.06
2026-05-087.13
2026-05-077.16
2026-05-067.33
2026-05-057.20
2026-05-047.23
2026-05-017.27
2026-04-307.32
2026-04-297.31
2026-04-287.07
2026-04-277.81
2026-04-247.59
2026-04-237.88
2026-04-227.86
2026-04-217.77
2026-04-207.82
2026-04-177.94
2026-04-167.78
2026-04-157.84
2026-04-147.92
2026-04-137.97
2026-04-107.87
2026-04-098.18
2026-04-088.13
2026-04-077.86
2026-04-067.89
2026-04-027.69
2026-04-017.74
2026-03-317.79
2026-03-307.92
2026-03-278.01
2026-03-268.05
2026-03-258.13
2026-03-248.09
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2026-03-198.15
2026-03-188.25
2026-03-178.42
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2026-01-0810.09
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2026-01-0210.51
2025-12-3110.42
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About Universal Health Services, Inc.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), operating through its various divisions, is a healthcare entity that both owns and manages a network of acute care hospitals, along with outpatient and specialized behavioral health treatment centers. Its business operations are strategically bifurcated into two main segments: Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services. The hospitals under its management provide a comprehensive spectrum of medical provisions, encompassing general and specialty surgical interventions, internal medicine, obstetrics, urgent and emergency department services, diagnostic imaging (radiology), cancer therapy (oncology), advanced diagnostic procedures, cardiac care, pediatric medicine, pharmaceutical services, and mental health support. As of a reported date of February 24, 2022, the company's significant presence included the ownership or operation of 363 inpatient facilities, complemented by 40 outpatient and other specialized sites. These facilities are distributed across 39 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. Beyond direct patient care, UHS also extends into commercial health insurance provision and offers a variety of crucial management support functions. These include centralized procurement, information technology infrastructure, financial oversight and control mechanisms, strategic facilities planning, physician talent acquisition, administrative staff management, marketing initiatives, and public relations efforts. Universal Health Services, Inc. was established in 1978 and maintains its principal executive offices in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

King of Prussia, PA
78,400 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Care Facilities
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Care Facilities
CEO
Marc D. Miller